Spirulina, a kind of blue-green algae, is one of the Earth's oldest known forms of life.
Spirulina grows best in very alkaline environments, although it may flourish across a wide …

Spirulina is a microalga that presents various important pro-health properties, for instance
lowering blood pressure in the research. The study aims to appraise the efficacy of Spirulina …

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) proteins were extracted, digested, and analyzed by LC-ESI-
FTMS/MS to find highly conserved peptides as markers of the microalga occurrence in …

The intricate nature of cyanotoxin exposure through food reveals a complex web of risks and
uncertainties in our dietary choices. With the aim of starting to unravel this intricate nexus, a …

The term “superfood” is linked to food that is beneficial to health. However, there is no legal
or clear scientific definition, and little is known about individual perceptions of this food …

Arthospira platensis and Spirulina platensis microalgae are a rich source of pro-health
metabolites (% dm): proteins (50.0–71.3/46.0–63.0), carbohydrates (16.0–20.0/12.0–17.0) …

Fouling of aquatic systems by harmful microalgal and cyanobacterial species is an
environmental and public health concern. Microalgal bioreactors are engineered …

In the mass production systems of microalgal species, it is important to ensure the safety and
quality of the biomass and product. This requires effective monitoring tools that are sensitive …

Cyanobacterial biomass such as spirulina (Arthrospira spp.) is widely available as a food
supplement and can also be added to foods as a nutritionally beneficial ingredient. Spirulina …

Algal dietary supplements are marketed for their health benefits and nutritional value.
However, these types of products can be contaminated by toxins produced by co-occurring …